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17 hours ago
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Saints DE Cameron Jordan laments NFL's taunting penalty: 'Let us celebrate'
NFL officiating often faces scrutiny from the league's fans, but there's one infraction long-time New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan believes irks them more than others. "For the fans, I think it's the excessive celebration," Jordan said when asked about the worst penalty in the NFL today at Fanatics Fest over the weekend. Advertisement Jordan spoke as a guest alongside comedian Keegan-Michael Key at the event's "Why's Draymond Green Talking About Football? With Jordan Schultz" segment. The veteran explained he wants players on both sides of the ball to be able to celebrate after making big plays. Jordan and Key noted just how hard it is to score a touchdown in the NFL in their argument for offensive player celebrations. Meanwhile, Jordan outlined exactly how he would like to celebrate racking up sacks, of which he has tallied 121.5 during his 14-year playing career. "I get a sack on a quarterback, give me five seconds. In fact, put the spotlight on me," Jordan said. "I'm gonna hit the levels, I'm gonna hit one of these, kick him while he's down and go about my way." NFL HOT SEAT RANKINGS: Brian Daboll, Mike McDaniel on hottest seats in 2025 Advertisement The NFL has emphasized penalizing excessive celebration in recent seasons. Taunting flags were a relatively rare occurrence in the league before the 2013 campaign, when officials called 30 penalties. By comparison, there were 27 combined taunting flags over the previous four seasons combined, per Taunting calls peaked with 55 in 2021 amid another NFL crackdown on excessive celebration. There were 20 such flags in 2024, but Jordan still believes that is too many. "Let us celebrate. It's OK to taunt," Jordan said. "Bring back taunting." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Saints' Cameron Jordan lobbies for NFL to 'bring back taunting'
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18 hours ago
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Saints DE Cameron Jordan laments NFL's taunting penalty: 'Let us celebrate'
NFL officiating often faces scrutiny from the league's fans, but there's one infraction long-time New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan believes irks them more than others. "For the fans, I think it's the excessive celebration," Jordan said when asked about the worst penalty in the NFL today at Fanatics Fest over the weekend. Jordan spoke as a guest alongside comedian Keegan-Michael Key at the event's "Why's Draymond Green Talking About Football? With Jordan Schultz" segment. The veteran explained he wants players on both sides of the ball to be able to celebrate after making big plays. Jordan and Key noted just how hard it is to score a touchdown in the NFL in their argument for offensive player celebrations. Meanwhile, Jordan outlined exactly how he would like to celebrate racking up sacks, of which he has tallied 121.5 during his 14-year playing career. "I get a sack on a quarterback, give me five seconds. In fact, put the spotlight on me," Jordan said. "I'm gonna hit the levels, I'm gonna hit one of these, kick him while he's down and go about my way." NFL HOT SEAT RANKINGS: Brian Daboll, Mike McDaniel on hottest seats in 2025 The NFL has emphasized penalizing excessive celebration in recent seasons. Taunting flags were a relatively rare occurrence in the league before the 2013 campaign, when officials called 30 penalties. By comparison, there were 27 combined taunting flags over the previous four seasons combined, per Taunting calls peaked with 55 in 2021 amid another NFL crackdown on excessive celebration. There were 20 such flags in 2024, but Jordan still believes that is too many. "Let us celebrate. It's OK to taunt," Jordan said. "Bring back taunting."
Fox News
19-03-2025
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2025 NFL rule changes: Tush push ban among 8 proposals ahead of league meetings
The 2025 NFL season could bring the end of the "tush push," the implementation of the playoff overtime format into regular-season games and a shakeup to the postseason bracket. The eight rule change proposals that will be voted on at the annual league meeting at the end of the month were announced on Wednesday. Not surprisingly, a proposal to ban the tush push headlined the list of potential rule changes. The Green Bay Packers formally proposed getting rid of the play that the Philadelphia Eagles have had a lot of success with over the past three years. However, there are a handful of other rule change proposals that could dramatically impact the NFL if they're approved at the league meeting in Palm Beach, Florida. All eight rule change proposals will need to be approved by at least 24 of the 32 owners. Let's take a look at each of the eight proposed rule changes. In their proposal to get rid of the tush push, the Packers want language that prohibits an "offensive player from pushing a teammate who was lined up directly behind the snapper and receives the snap, immediately at the snap." If approved, the penalty for using the tush push would be a loss of 10 yards, which is the penalty for other infractions in which an offensive player illegally assists the ball carrier. The Packers referenced "player safety" and "pace of play" in their reasoning to get rid of the rule. The Detroit Lions want to eliminate offenses from getting an automatic first down if the defense commits an illegal contact or holding penalty. They aren't proposing any changes to how those penalties are called, though. "Competitive equity. Current penalty enforcement is too punitive for the defense," the Lions wrote in their reasoning for the proposed rule change. Detroit was called for 11 defensive holdings in 2024, which was roughly double the amount of the league average, according to The Eagles want playoff overtime rules to be used when an extra period of play is needed for regular-season games. Currently, the regular-season overtime period is only 10 minutes long and the team that gets the ball first can win the game if it scores a touchdown. In the postseason, both teams get possession of the ball at least once, unless there's a defensive score to win the game. If both teams score a touchdown on their opening possession of the 15-minute overtime period, the team that scores next wins the game. The Eagles used "competitive equality" as the reason for the rule change. Philadelphia didn't play in any overtime games this past season. The Lions proposed a rule change in which playoff seeding would be determined by the records of the participants. Currently, the four division winners get the top four seeds in each conference while the final wild-card teams make up the final three seeds, which are determined by record. Four division winners would still make the playoffs in each conference in this proposal. "Competitive equity. Provides excitement and competition in late-season games. Rewards the best-performing teams from the regular season," the Lions wrote in their reasoning for the rule change. In the 2024 season, the Minnesota Vikings lost the NFC North to the Lions in Week 18 and received the fifth seed in the NFC playoffs despite going 14-3. Had this rule been put in place for the 2024 season, the Vikings would've been the No. 2 seed in the NFC. Additionally, the Washington Commanders, who defeated the Lions in the divisional round, would've had the No. 4 seed instead of the No. 6 seed. In their other proposal to change a club bylaw, the Lions are seeking to get rid of a rule in which players on injured reserve count toward the maximum 90-player limit for each team unless they're designated to return. Detroit had as many as 21 players on injured reserve late last season. The 90-player roster limit for each team includes practice squad players. The Lions used "roster flexibility" as their reasoning for the proposal. The Pittsburgh Steelers proposed a rule change in which teams could directly contact free agents in the two-day legal tampering period before the start of the new league year. Pittsburgh proposed that each team have one video or phone call with a free agent during that time and would allow teams to schedule traveling arrangements for free agents during that time if they come to terms on a deal. Currently, teams can discuss deals only with agents during the legal tampering window. It's unclear how much this rule would change things as many deals are agreed to during the two-day legal tampering window, but the Steelers believe this rule change would be "competitively fairer." The Eagles, Commanders, Vikings, Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans want K-Balls — those used specifically for kickoffs, extra points and field goals — to be allowed to be prepared a day before games, similar to how game balls are prepared now. Currently, K-Balls are only prepared on game days. "Game Operations will be modified to permit clubs to prepare K-Balls using the same process currently utilized for quarterback balls. Sixty K-Balls will be shipped to each club prior to the start of training camp and each club can prepare those balls in accordance with the NFL rules for K-Ball preparation," the proposed rule change reads. "Each club will deliver their three (3) prepped K-Balls to the officiating crew along with their twenty-four (24) quarterback balls at two hours and fifteen minutes prior to kickoff for all games Those teams reasoned that the rule change would "eliminate a burdensome and unnecessary process on game day." The Commanders want teams already qualified for the playoffs to be able to send scouts to games that involve potential postseason opponents over the final two weeks of the regular season. Currently, teams that could host a game in the wild-card round are allowed to turn down scout credential requests from other teams over the final two weeks of the regular season. In its reasoning, Washington explained that it wants to "provide clubs with greater flexibility to scout potential postseason opponents." Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Fox Sports
19-03-2025
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2025 NFL rule changes: Tush push ban among 8 proposals ahead of league meetings
The 2025 NFL season could bring the end of the "tush push," the implementation of the playoff overtime format into regular-season games and a shakeup to the postseason bracket. The eight rule change proposals that will be voted on at the annual league meeting at the end of the month were announced on Wednesday. Not surprisingly, a proposal to ban the tush push headlined the list of potential rule changes. The Green Bay Packers formally proposed getting rid of the play that the Philadelphia Eagles have had a lot of success with over the past three years. However, there are a handful of other rule change proposals that could dramatically impact the NFL if they're approved at the league meeting in Palm Beach, Florida. All eight rule change proposals will need to be approved by at least 24 of the 32 owners. Let's take a look at each of the eight proposed rule changes. Banning the "tush push" In their proposal to get rid of the tush push, the Packers want language that prohibits an "offensive player from pushing a teammate who was lined up directly behind the snapper and receives the snap, immediately at the snap." If approved, the penalty for using the tush push would be a loss of 10 yards, which is the penalty for other infractions in which an offensive player illegally assists the ball carrier. The Packers referenced "player safety" and "pace of play" in their reasoning to get rid of the rule. Amending illegal defensive contact and holding penalties The Detroit Lions want to eliminate offenses from getting an automatic first down if the defense commits an illegal contact or holding penalty. They aren't proposing any changes to how those penalties are called, though. "Competitive equity. Current penalty enforcement is too punitive for the defense," the Lions wrote in their reasoning for the proposed rule change. Detroit was called for 11 defensive holdings in 2024, which was roughly double the amount of the league average, according to Bringing postseason overtime rules to the regular season The Eagles want playoff overtime rules to be used when an extra period of play is needed for regular-season games. Currently, the regular-season overtime period is only 10 minutes long and the team that gets the ball first can win the game if it scores a touchdown. In the postseason, both teams get possession of the ball at least once, unless there's a defensive score to win the game. If both teams score a touchdown on their opening possession of the 15-minute overtime period, the team that scores next wins the game. The Eagles used "competitive equality" as the reason for the rule change. Philadelphia didn't play in any overtime games this past season. Allowing wild card teams to be seeded higher than division winners The Lions proposed a rule change in which playoff seeding would be determined by the records of the participants. Currently, the four division winners get the top four seeds in each conference while the final wild-card teams make up the final three seeds, which are determined by record. Four division winners would still make the playoffs in each conference in this proposal. "Competitive equity. Provides excitement and competition in late-season games. Rewards the best-performing teams from the regular season," the Lions wrote in their reasoning for the rule change. In the 2024 season, the Minnesota Vikings lost the NFC North to the Lions in Week 18 and received the fifth seed in the NFC playoffs despite going 14-3. Had this rule been put in place for the 2024 season, the Vikings would've been the No. 2 seed in the NFC. Additionally, the Washington Commanders, who defeated the Lions in the divisional round, would've had the No. 4 seed instead of the No. 6 seed. Preventing IR players to count toward the roster limit In their other proposal to change a club bylaw, the Lions are seeking to get rid of a rule in which players on injured reserve count toward the maximum 90-player limit for each team unless they're designated to return. Detroit had as many as 21 players on injured reserve late last season. The 90-player roster limit for each team includes practice squad players. The Lions used "roster flexibility" as their reasoning for the proposal. Allowing teams to have contact with free agents during legal tampering window The Pittsburgh Steelers proposed a rule change in which teams could directly contact free agents in the two-day legal tampering period before the start of the new league year. Pittsburgh proposed that each team have one video or phone call with a free agent during that time and would allow teams to schedule traveling arrangements for free agents during that time if they come to terms on a deal. Currently, teams can discuss deals only with agents during the legal tampering window. It's unclear how much this rule would change things as many deals are agreed to during the two-day legal tampering window, but the Steelers believe this rule change would be "competitively fairer." Extra time to prepare K-Balls The Eagles, Commanders, Vikings, Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans want K-Balls — those used specifically for kickoffs, extra points and field goals — to be allowed to be prepared a day before games, similar to how game balls are prepared now. Currently, K-Balls are only prepared on game days. "Game Operations will be modified to permit clubs to prepare K-Balls using the same process currently utilized for quarterback balls. Sixty K-Balls will be shipped to each club prior to the start of training camp and each club can prepare those balls in accordance with the NFL rules for K-Ball preparation," the proposed rule change reads. "Each club will deliver their three (3) prepped K-Balls to the officiating crew along with their twenty-four (24) quarterback balls at two hours and fifteen minutes prior to kickoff for all games Those teams reasoned that the rule change would "eliminate a burdensome and unnecessary process on game day." More opportunities to scout potential playoff opponents The Commanders want teams already qualified for the playoffs to be able to send scouts to games that involve potential postseason opponents over the final two weeks of the regular season. Currently, teams that could host a game in the wild-card round are allowed to turn down scout credential requests from other teams over the final two weeks of the regular season. In its reasoning, Washington explained that it wants to "provide clubs with greater flexibility to scout potential postseason opponents." Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
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30-01-2025
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Super Bowl 2025: Ron Torbert is the referee, which penalties has his crew called most often?
Ron Torbert isn't a common name to NFL fans, but they'll likely spend all Super Bowl Sunday discussing him and his crew. Torbert is the referee for Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. That's not an easy job, considering that no matter how Torbert and his crew calls the game, there will be more officiating controversies. It seems inevitable. It's not like this is the first Super Bowl in which officiating is a key storyline heading into it. It has become a pastime of fans to complain about penalties. But with so much of the NFL discourse focusing on the Chiefs and fans' perception that officials favor them, every call will be dissected. It's worth looking at how Torbert's crew called games this season, even though Super Bowls are officiated by all-star crews. Usually an officiating crew stays together through the season, but Super Bowl assignments are awarded based on the highest grades at each position. First, Torbert's crew did not work a Chiefs game all season, though he has history working a significant game in Kansas City that included a controversial call. More on that in a bit. We might see a few more flags than normal. According to Torbert's crew tied for third-most accepted penalties called in the NFL this season at 235, which was the third-most yards at 1,958. Last season Torbert's crew was second in the NFL in penalties called. Torbert's crew called more penalties on the home team, 121-114, though that shouldn't matter because the Super Bowl is a neutral-site game. The top three calls made by Torbert's crew this season were offensive holding (49), false start (41) and defensive pass interference (20), which were the three most common fouls league-wide according to One penalty that everyone will be watching is roughing the passer, and Torbert's crew is a little high compared to the average on that one. Torbert's crew called eight roughing the passer penalties in 17 games, or 0.47 per game. The league average was 0.35 per game. Given the outcry over any call made on a hit on Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, it will be a big story if any roughing the passer calls are made against the Eagles. Keep an eye on delay of game too. Kansas City was called for the fewest delays in the NFL, the only penalty category in which the Chiefs had the fewest calls on them across the NFL or were the biggest beneficiaries of calls, which will surprise Kansas City's critics. But Torbert's crew called 0.76 delay of game penalties per game, well above the average of 0.61. Torbert's name might be familiar to Chiefs fans. In the AFC championship game two years ago, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai was called for pushing Mahomes after he'd stepped out of bounds in the final seconds of a close game, setting up the game-winning field goal to send the Chiefs to the Super Bowl. Although that call seemed to be the right one, considering Mahomes was out of bounds when he got shoved from behind, it was a big turning point in the game and became a controversy. Torbert has been the referee for one other Super Bowl, and that had a controversial call too. With the Cincinnati Bengals leading the Los Angeles Rams late in Super Bowl LVI, Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson was called for holding Cooper Kupp on a third-and-goal incompletion. The Rams got a first down and won the game on Kupp's touchdown shortly after. "Cooper came up to me and tried to push off me and I thought I made a good play on the ball," Wilson said after the game. "The refs saw otherwise. Just a tough call." Torbert should hope that this Super Bowl doesn't come down to a call, one way or another. The entire sporting world will be watching for it.
